Rosiglitazone-induced granulomatous hepatitis

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2002 May-Jun;34(5):582-4. doi: 10.1097/00004836-200205000-00021.

Abstract

Granulomatous hepatitis has many causes. Drugs are an important etiologic factor. Several oral hypoglycemic agents are available for treatment of type II diabetes. Rosiglitazone, a thiazolidinedione, is a newer agent in this class. It has not been shown to be hepatotoxic in the premarketing trials. However, a few case reports have implicated it as a cause of acute hepatocellular injury. The authors report a case of granulomatous hepatitis associated with use of rosiglitazone. Liver function tests should be done regularly to monitor patients on this medication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Granuloma / chemically induced*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Liver / pathology
  • Male
  • Rosiglitazone
  • Thiazoles / adverse effects*
  • Thiazoles / therapeutic use
  • Thiazolidinediones*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Thiazoles
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • Rosiglitazone